But the Buckeyes’ scoring stalled and Ohio State was forced to pull its goalie in an attempt to tie the game late. It was to no avail, however, as Michigan State junior defenseman David Gucciardi scored an empty-netter to seal the win for the Green and White.

The Spartans would face their first – and only – deficit of the series Saturday night when the Buckeyes took a 1-0 lead thanks to a power play goal just over 3 1/2 minutes into the second period. But Michigan State was persistent, scoring four goals the rest of the way and never looking back.

It took a little while, but Michigan State finally tied the game when Sophomore forward Gavin O’Connell got the Spartans on the board with just over 14 minutes gone in the second. Just over a minute later, the Spartans found the back of the net again, as freshman forward Shane Vansaghi scored to give Michigan State its first lead of the game.

The Spartans got back on track just under 12 and a half minutes into the third period, as junior forward Isaac Howard sent one between the posts to extend Michigan State’s lead to a comfortable two goals.

Ohio State once again had to pull its goaltender late, and this time it was Russell who scored in an empty net.

Michigan State improves to 7-1-0 to start the season and will continue conference play by hosting No. 20 Notre Dame on Friday and Saturday.

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